Bristol Man Loaded Gun During Domestic Dispute, Police Say

BRISTOL — A man who police said threatened his girlfriend with a gun by loading the Beretta in front of her was arrested Tuesday night.

Steven Ounthorgdy, 21, of 54 Prospect St. was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, criminal use of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, first-degree threatening, disorderly conduct and risk of injury to a minor.

He was arrested on the latter charge because his 4-year-old son was home at the time, police said. No one was injured during the clash.

Ounthorgdy was released from custody after posting $30,000 bail, is scheduled to appear in Superior Court Wednesday.

According to a police press release, officers were called to his address shortly after 8:30 p.m. They learned that Ounthorgdy and his live-in girlfriend, who live on the second floor, had been arguing.

During the dispute, Ounthorgdy took out a .22-caliber, semi-automatic Beretta pistol and loaded it in front of the woman, police said.

"The actions of Ounthorgdy placed his 19-year-old girllfriend in fear for her physical safety," Lt. Dennis Daigneault wrote in the release.

Ounthorgdy tried hiding the gun from police, but officers found it, police said.